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The Decision Pattern

Construction research,
for your next move.

Compare markets, customers, and competing offers before you commit. Get a clear report with sources you can review and next steps to consider.

For contractors, specialist trades, and suppliers.
AI-assisted desk research, shaped around your business.

Inside a research report

Housing permits slowed in 2024.

The US authorized 1,478,000 new privately owned housing units in 2024, down 2.2% from 2023.

Housing units authorized · United States
2023
1,511,102
2024
1,478,000
U.S. Census Bureau · 2024 annual data (opens a PDF in a new tab)

Permits describe authorized housing, not completed projects or demand for your service.

Historical example · Your report is scoped to your market.

A view of your marketPut opportunities and competing offers in context.

Evidence you can reviewSee the sources and the gaps behind the analysis.

A useful starting pointBring clearer questions to your next business decision.

What are you
deciding next?

Start with the question that matters to your business. Choose the report that helps you investigate it.

Compare the research
  1. Market landscape

    Where is demand for our construction services?

    Explore regional demand, trends, and the conditions for entering a market.

  2. Competitive analysis

    How can we stand apart from other contractors?

    Compare services, published pricing, and how competing businesses position their offers.

  3. Customer segmentation

    Which customers should we focus on?

    Understand the needs and buying priorities of different customer groups.

  4. Brand perception

    Does our message give customers a reason to choose us?

    Review your messaging, credibility, and distinctiveness using available evidence.

  5. Product research

    Is a new construction offer worth exploring?

    Use desk research to explore demand signals and barriers for a new service or material.

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Research with
your business in view.

Better prepared.
For the conversation ahead.

Bring a structured view of the market to your team, partners, or clients. Know what the evidence supports and what still needs checking.

Understand the context
Review relevant trends, customer needs, and competing offers in one report.
Question the reasoning
Follow source references and consider the assumptions behind the analysis.
Decide what to investigate
Use the next steps to focus further research and discussions with customers.
How our research works

A clear question.
A useful place to start.

Describe your business question. Then choose the research type and report depth, and review the scope before you pay.

  1. Describe your question

    Include your offer, region, and target customers.

  2. Choose your report

    Select the research type and Express or Pro.

  3. Review the scope

    Check what’s included before purchase.

Make it about your business.

A simple question is enough to begin. You can add more context when you set up the report.

Include a location or customer group to help focus the research.

You’ll review the report options before purchase.

Choose your depth.

One report. One-time purchase.

Express Report

$10USD

A focused overview with essential findings and initial next steps.

Explore Express

Pro Report

$50USD

Deeper research with detailed comparisons, frameworks, and strategic recommendations.

Explore Pro

A few things
you may be wondering.

Who are the reports for?

Contractors, specialist trades, construction suppliers, and teams considering a new market or offer. Agencies and consultants can also use reports to inform client work.

What should I include in my question?

Tell us what you offer, where you operate, and what you want to understand. A region, customer group, or known competitor helps make the research more relevant.

Does the research include customer interviews or site visits?

Reports use desk research and the context you provide. New interviews, surveys, and site visits are not included. A report can help identify what to investigate with customers next.

What will I receive?

A structured online report with findings, source references, analysis, and next steps. A complete PDF is available once its export is ready. Review the scope and price before purchase.